Marske & New Marske
News from your local Liberal Democrat team in Marske; Cllr Karen King & Cllr Kendra Evans.
Cllr Karen King
Karen has lived in the area all of her life, and was a pupil at Bydales School. A Marske councillor since 2015, a former Mayor and deputy leader of the Council, she is on several scrutiny committees and is an active volunteer with Marske Community Partnership supporting its extensive work within the community.
Karen was a founder member of the Redcar and Cleveland Business Network and helped to set up the coronavirus support group. Karen actively appealed against the closure of Marske Medical Centre and the large housing development South of Marske, representing residents at appeals and the regulatory committee.
She is the compare of and a mentor for the Inspiring Women Programme and Awards. A former teenage foster carer she is passionate about supporting all children but especially those in care and care leavers.
Contact Karen:
Email: karen.king@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Tel: 07500 606894
Cllr Kendra Evans
Kendra has lived in Redcar since birth, and moved to Marske in 2002.
She was delighted to be elected to represent Marske in May 2023 - and humbled that so many people placed their trust in her. Along with managing several ongoing community cases, she is Vice-Chair of the Children & Family scrutiny committee, a member of the Adults, Health & Wellbeing scrutiny committee and also sits on an external health scrutiny board.
She keeps her nursing registration up-to-date and continually pushes for equality, especially for people with disabilities.
Contact Kendra:
Email: Kendra.Evans@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Tel: 07866 853647
